Quick Transmigration: The Rise of a Favored Concubine

Chapter 240 Ruthless, Henpecked Emperor × Pregnant Palace Maid 9

Qinghe Palace

"Your Majesty, General Zhao and the Prime Minister have arrived and are waiting outside."

Maruko came in and whispered that His Majesty looked unwell and he didn't know if His Majesty would see him.

The emperor frowned in displeasure. The noise during court had lasted for half a day, and just when things were finally quiet for a while, it started again.

"Let them in."

Maruko bowed her head and stepped back.

General Zhao and Prime Minister Zhang entered the hall: "Your Majesty, we pay our respects..."

"What's the matter?"

The two exchanged a glance, and General Zhao spoke first: "Your Majesty, I have come to discuss the selection of concubines. It is really inappropriate for Your Majesty to have only one concubine in the harem."

The emperor glanced at him, then looked at the prime minister: "And you?"

"Your Majesty, the stability of the court depends on the succession of the emperor. I believe that Your Majesty should hold a selection of consorts and recruit more concubines for the sake of the country and its people."

Prime Minister Zhang and General Zhao shared the same opinion.

"The harem already has Consort Chu, so there are other concubines. I have no plans to hold a selection of consorts for the time being."

The emperor patiently explained it again.

General Zhao looked unwell. His daughter, Ya'er, went back and cried to him. How could he, as her father, not feel heartbroken?

Besides, His Majesty should have chosen a concubine in the first place. What kind of decorum would it be if there was only one concubine? Given the status of his General's Mansion, Ya'er should have been selected to enter the palace and become a noble mistress.

He thought His Majesty would give him some face, since he had spoken up himself and His Majesty wouldn't reject his opinion. He never expected to be so easily rejected.

Prime Minister Zhang was also anxious. He was the prime minister, and if his daughter entered the palace, she should be either the empress or a concubine. If His Majesty did not select a concubine, what would happen to his daughter?

General Zhao was anxious, so how could he not be? That's why he discussed it with General Zhao, and the two of them came to His Majesty to offer their opinions.

"Your Majesty, it is inevitable that Consort Chu will have some issues serving you alone. If there were more concubines, they could share the burden with Consort Chu."

Upon hearing the Prime Minister's words, the Emperor's face immediately darkened. Consort Chu was already sensitive and always cautious, and these people were still using her as a pretext. If Consort Chu found out, she would cause trouble for him again.

The emperor was afraid that she would shed tears. Not only would Consort Chu's health be compromised, but he really didn't know what to do about a woman's tears.

"Your Majesty, there is only Consort Chu in the harem, so there are bound to be some gossipy people. For Consort Chu's sake, Your Majesty should also hold a selection of consorts."

General Zhao learned from his daughter that His Majesty highly valued Consort Chu.

"You're all so concerned about the affairs of my harem. Have you even done your own jobs properly?!"

The emperor was getting angry and kept nagging all day long.

"His Majesty……"

"Go back!"

General Zhao and Prime Minister Zhang returned dejectedly; no one could persuade His Majesty of his temper.

"Your Majesty, please calm down," Maruko said, handing over a cup of tea.

The emperor took the cup and drank it down in one gulp, then said in a deep voice, "Go and issue an imperial edict: there are some troublemakers in Changshan to the east. Have the prime minister handle them."

"Let General Zhao handle the appointment and evaluation of officials. If he doesn't handle it well, everyone will be punished."

Maruko: "..."

This is utterly upside down.

General Zhao and the Prime Minister... are in deep trouble.

"Your Majesty... is the Prime Minister... unsuitable to go?"

Maruko asked nervously, "The Prime Minister would never engage in fighting and killing."

General Zhao is not well-versed in the matters under the Prime Minister's jurisdiction either.

"Give them something to do so they won't bother me. Tell them to keep their mouths shut about what happened today. If word gets out and Consort Chu finds out, I will not let them off easily."

"Yes, Your Majesty..."

Maruko turned to Qingju and said, "Don't say I told you. His Majesty doesn't want Consort Chu to know, lest she be saddened. Don't say anything out of the ordinary."

On ordinary days, when His Majesty visits Consort Chu's palace, Xiaowanzi, Qingju, and Xiaotao spend a lot of time together, and the group gets along quite well. Xiaowanzi immediately shared the news with Qingju.

"Eunuch Wan, has His Majesty agreed? Will there be a selection of candidates?"

Qingju was only worried about this issue.

"How could Your Majesty agree to that? Don't worry, Consort Chu is the most favored. Remember, don't tell anyone. I'm leaving now."

"Thank you, Grandpa Wan, I've got it."

"Qingju, did you run out of the rouge from last time? I'll bring you some more next time."

Chibi Maruko-chan has some channels for transporting goods.

"There aren't many left. Xiao Tao wants some too. If you have any, give some to Xiao Tao as well."

"What would she use that thing for? I'm giving it to you, but don't let her use it. I've chosen the best ones."

"Okay, okay, let's go, I'm going back."

Qingju hurried back to tell her mistress.

Hehuan Palace

Qingju, breathless, said, "Your Majesty, those ministers are suggesting that His Majesty select a concubine..."

"Has His Majesty agreed?"

"Not now..." I wonder if she'll agree in the future.

"Okay, I understand," Chu Yue glanced at the sky; it was getting late. "Help me bathe and change."

She's been clean for two days now; His Majesty might come today.

Chu Yue was right; when she came out after her bath, the emperor was already sitting in her palace.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects..." Chu Yue gracefully stepped forward: "How long have you been here, Your Majesty? I went to take a bath and have kept you waiting."

The emperor pulled her over and placed her on his lap. Consort Chu, who had just finished bathing, was as beautiful as a lotus emerging from the water, with a charming face and a soft body.

"Just arrived, did you know I was coming?" The emperor gently stroked Chu Yue's slender and soft waist.

Chu Yue was a little ticklish and flinched slightly: "Your Majesty, I look forward to your visit every day. A day apart feels like three autumns."

The emperor glanced at her. Whenever he wasn't in the Hehuan Palace and she was unwell, he stayed with her. Only then did the emperor realize that he could be so unscrupulous with Consort Chu, indulging her time and time again.

"Missing me?"

Chu Yue nodded vigorously, like a chick pecking at rice: "Very much, very much."

The emperor chuckled, picked up Chu Yue around the waist, and carried her to the bed: "Let me see how much Consort Chu misses me."

Chu Yue trembled slightly. She was truly afraid of the emperor's fighting prowess, and for the sake of offspring, the emperor spared no effort in tormenting her.

"His Majesty……"

The Emperor looked down at the somewhat frightened Consort Chu, and couldn't help but feel pity for her on the bed: "What are you afraid of?"

"Your Majesty...be gentle, I...can't take it..."

The emperor chuckled softly: "I will."

Consort Chu is so lovely; the Emperor was in a good mood and his movements became much gentler.

The commotion in the inner palace continued into the latter half of the night. After the emperor was satisfied, Chu Yue was on the verge of fainting.

"Consort Chu wasn't lying; it seems she really misses me." The Emperor chuckled as he embraced Chu Yue, who was nestled against his chest.

Chu Yue was filled with resentment; the emperor actually wanted her to take the initiative herself…

"Your Majesty, I am truly sincere..." Chu Yue hummed weakly.

Having not touched Consort Chu for several days, the Emperor held her contentedly and even personally carried her to bathe.

However, the sound of water inside changed to a rushing sound, and when she came out again, Chu Yue had already fallen into a deep sleep.

The emperor simply tore off a piece of light gauze to wrap her up, carried her back to bed, and slept with her.